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Being a student is not just mentally tough but as most of us know it’s also financially tough too. Resorting to pot noodles and cheap meals can get you a long way but there’s only so much one can sacrifice! Let’s look at some side hustles students can utilise to make a buck while studying in Canada!
Digital Marketing
There are several high-paying gig economy jobs for those who have the necessary digital abilities. There are a lot of small-business owners that might benefit from your digital marketing expertise if you have experience with email and social media marketing as well as Google AdWords and search engine optimization (SEO). One-time consultations or monthly or annual contracts might be offered to customers. Even if you’re an outsider looking in, Google and Facebook both provide free courses to teach you about their respective marketing platforms, so you have nothing to lose.
Dog Walking
In Canada, you may be wondering how to establish a dog-walking company. Getting started is as simple as posting flyers in your neighbourhood and bringing Fido for a walk in the park once or twice a day. If you’d prefer to work with a well-established company, like Rover, you may do so as a freelancer. Training classes and industry certifications are also available to help you stand out and earn more money. Remember to check your local laws and regulations, since walking more than two dogs per hour may necessitate the acquisition of official permission from the city or county where you reside.
Try Your Luck at Sports Betting
This is a strange one indeed but take a second and hear us out. Sports gambling can be seen as taboo and after all, it is a higher risk way of potentially making money. You can use sites like Comeon Canada to find the best bonuses as well as some great betting odds. Sports betting after all is the art of probability and with some careful and cautiously placed bets, it can be quite the side hustle.
Vintage reseller
Putting your products up for sale on the internet has never been easier. Your items may be sold on social media networks like Instagram and Facebook, or you can set up an online marketplace or your own website. Consider focusing on a product area that you’re informed or enthusiastic about, whether it’s vintage concert shirts or thrifted mid-century furniture.
Get into Crafts
Selling anything from face masks to scented candles to macrame wall hangings, many Canadians are setting up online stores on platforms like Etsy and others. The ability to turn a passion into a marketable product can come in the form of anything from ceramics and needlework to woodworking and metalsmithing. For those who want to start their own business in Canada, the process is rather straightforward.
Conclusion
There are many side hustles you can invest in with very little income. Student life is always a struggle and financial trouble is always unwanted. Starting a side hustle can be a great way to help keep you off pot noodles for the rest of your student years.
